Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Getting In Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while providing essential pharmacy services. You will assist with patient consultations, dispense medicines under supervision, and manage stock, all while honing your communication and organisational skills. The apprenticeship includes comprehensive training accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring you develop the necessary expertise in pharmacy operations. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and customer care skills are essential.
• GCSE level education is required for this apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support with patient consultations and dispensing medicine under supervision.
• Manage stock and process NHS prescriptions efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE

Tools

Pharmacy specific software

Job description

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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Apply From: 07/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

DURHAM PHARMA LTD

Vacancy Description

• Support with patient consultations
• Dispensing medicine under supervision
• General admin
• Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries
• Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
• Checking off and unpacking orders
• Stock management
• Date checking of stock
• Processing NHS prescriptions

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Employer Description

We are a group of family-owned independent pharmacies based in the North of England. The group is owned and ran by pharmacists, so we understand how important providing amazing patient care is and we are here to provide you and your family with the best and most friendly healthcare services that you deserve. Whatever your health problem or question, however big or small, we may be able to help.

Vacancy Location

Seaton Hirst Pharmacy Seaton Hirst Medical Centre Ashington NE63 0NG

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000313686

Key Dates

Apply From

07/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-26 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-28 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE)
• Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
• Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
• Training and training location to be confirmed

Learning Provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

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